Category:

Dateline:

Public Company Information:

NYSE:

MMM

"3M Patch Plus Primer was co-created with pro-painters and DIYers to address the challenges commonly associated with paint prep, resulting in an innovative product that provides an easy solution and professional results for wall repairs"

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3M today introduced a new product designed using the latest technology
in wall repair, making it possible to paint without priming when
patching a wall. 3M™ Patch Plus Primer is the only product on the market
that uses nanotechnology to create a quick-drying, strong, even patch in
just one easy step. The product was designed to address the challenges
painters typically face when patching a wall such as cracking, shrinking
and flashing (change in paint sheen). 3M Patch Plus Primer makes the
prep process easier and reduces the skill level required to achieve
professional results.

Strong repairs, three times faster3M Patch Plus Primer
features all the benefits of a lightweight spackling with the strength
of a heavyweight spackling. It’s easy to use, won’t shrink or crack and
dries quickly. Advanced acrylic resins offer great paint anchoring
compared to traditional patching compounds, and specially engineered
fillers pack together to resist shrinking and provide strength. It’s
ideal for use on surfaces such as drywall, plaster, wood, stucco and
concrete.

Traditional wall repair products are often made with fillers such as
limestone and calcium carbonate, which absorb water and shrink, so the
patched area must be primed to create a seal beneath the paint,
requiring a time-intensive extra step. When paint absorbs into the
patched area, flashing can occur.

Designed with pro-painters and DIYers in mindThe product
was specially designed to address common challenges pro-painters and
DIYers frequently face with wall repair such as shrinking, cracking and
changes in paint sheen. Engineered nanoparticles create a primer-like
film on the surface, allowing the repair to be virtually invisible under
dried paint, for professional-looking results without having to prime.
Square packaging was developed to easily accommodate a three-inch putty
knife, and the product’s lid was created to be easier to open than
traditional spackling products that require a putty knife to remove the
lid.

Innovative features and benefits include:

Makes repairs three times faster than a leading competitor

Hides repair after painting

No need to prime

Dries hard

No flashing (won’t change paint sheen)

Great hiding power (no drywall ring)

No shrinking or cracking

Anchors paint to wall patch

Ready to paint in 30 minutes

Firmly holds nails and screws

Saves times

“3M Patch Plus Primer was co-created with pro-painters and DIYers to
address the challenges commonly associated with paint prep, resulting in
an innovative product that provides an easy solution and professional
results for wall repairs,” said Michael Kuhl, Business Unit Manager, 3M
Build and Repair Solutions. “It takes the hassle out of painting by
eliminating the need to prime walls and will change the way people prep
to paint.”

3M Patch Plus Primer is available at home improvement centers and
regional paint and hardware stores nationwide for a suggested retail
price of $5.99. For more information, visit 3MDIY.com.

About 3M3M captures the spark of new ideas and transforms
them into thousands of ingenious products. Our culture of creative
collaboration inspires a never-ending stream of powerful technologies
that make life better. 3M is the innovation company that never stops
inventing. With $30 billion in sales, 3M employs 84,000 people worldwide
and has operations in more than 65 countries. For more information,
visit www.3M.com
or follow @3MNews on Twitter.